GST rate and HSN code for namkeen and bhujia
GST on namkeen and bhujia is 5% (HSN 2106 90) from 22 September 2025, whether or not pre-packaged and labelled. The entry covers namkeen, bhujia, mixture, chabena and similar ready-to-eat preparations. Packed namkeen was at 12% before. Chips and puffs are also 5%, under their own headings.
HSN code and GST rate for namkeen and bhujia
| Condition | HSN | GST | CGST + SGST | IGST | Schedule entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namkeen, bhujia, mixture, whether or not pre-packaged | 2106 90 | 5% | 2.5% + 2.5% | 5% | Notification 9/2025-CT(Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 143 |
In force from 22 September 2025. Inside your State, half the rate is CGST and half SGST; for a buyer in another State the full rate is IGST (same entries in Notification 9/2025-IT(Rate)). Entry wording (shortened): “Namkeens, bhujia, mixture, chabena and similar edible preparations in ready for consumption form”.
What changed in September 2025
| Condition | Before 22 Sep 2025 | From 22 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Namkeen, bhujia, mixture, whether or not pre-packaged | 12% (packed) | 5% |
Old rate as listed in Annexure I of the PIB release on the 56th GST Council meeting (3 September 2025).
What to print on the bill
- Print HSN 2106 90 at 5% for loose and packed namkeen.
- Roasted chana and peanuts may fall under other headings; check the supplier's code.
- Farsan sold by weight from the counter is still namkeen.
- HSN digits: 4 if your turnover last year was up to ₹5 crore, 6 above that; up to ₹5 crore you may leave HSN off bills to unregistered buyers (Notification 78/2020-CT). More in B2C bill rules.
Common mistakes
- Still charging 12% on packed namkeen.
- Billing loose namkeen at 0%. The entry says 'whether or not pre-packaged'.
- Billing namkeen under 1905 or 2005 when the supplier uses 2106 90.
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Questions about GST on namkeen and bhujia
What changed for namkeen in September 2025?
Pre-packaged and labelled namkeen went from 12% to 5% (PIB, Annexure I). Loose namkeen is 5% too.
Is loose bhujia taxable?
Yes, at 5%. The entry covers namkeen 'whether or not pre-packaged and labelled'.
Is roasted chana namkeen?
PIB's description of the namkeen entry excludes roasted gram. Plain roasted chana may fall under another heading; check with your supplier or CA.
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General information, not tax advice. Rates are taken from Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025, as amended, and were last checked on 16 October 2026. The rate depends on the exact description and classification of your product: check it with your CA.